To expect alien technology to be just a few decades ahead of ours is too incredible to be taken seriously. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes ahead alien decade
Astonishingly, in spite of decades of research, there is no agreed theory of cancer, no explanation for why, inside almost all healthy cells, there lurks a highly efficient cancer subroutine that can be activated by a variety of agents - radiation, chemicals, inflammation and infection. Paul Davies activateagentagree share on social
Cancer is such a ruthless adversary because it behaves as if it has its own fiendishly cunning agenda. Paul Davies adversaryagendumbehave Change image and share on social
A permanent base on Mars would have a number of advantages beyond being a bonanza for planetary science and geology. If, as some evidence suggests, exotic micro-organisms have arisen independently of terrestrial life, studying them could revolutionise biology, medicine and biotechnology. Paul Davies advantagearisebase share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
'Skyline' is an alien invasion film that really takes an interesting look at the genre. The writers did an amazing job of creating a new take at how life from other planets come and plan to invade Earth. Eric Balfour alienamazecreate share on social
I believe in the power of poetry, which gives me reasons to look ahead and identify a glint of light. Mahmoud Darwish aheadglintidentify Change image and share on social